AG Barr withdraws lemonade drink

Last updated:

1 July 2013

AG Barr Ltd has withdrawn a batch of its own brand lemonade drink, as it contains aspartame, which is not mentioned on the ingredients list. This is a potential health risk for those with phenylketonuria (PKU), who are advised not to consume products containing aspartame. The Agency has issued a Product Withdrawal Information Notice.

Product details

Barr Lemonade 500ml bottle

‘Best before’ Dec 2013

Batch code 3083

No other AG Barr products are known to be affected.

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